{"product_id":"master-zhu-jianshui-round-solo-gongfu-teapot-100-ml","title":"Jianshui “Duoqiu” Solo Gongfu Teapot – 100 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 100 ml handmade Jianshui teapot for solo gongfu tea sessions.\u003c\/strong\u003e The round body is compact and comfortable to hold, with a built-in ball strainer and the fast, clean pour we appreciate in Master Zhu's teapots. Choose from Midnight Ink, a smoother deep-charcoal finish, or Ember Crackle, with warm brown-black tones and a naturally crackled surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade for Puerh and Other Full-Bodied Teas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJianshui clay holds heat well, which makes this teapot especially enjoyable for ripe puerh (shou), raw puerh (sheng), black tea, and aged white tea. The ball strainer helps keep broad, whole tea leaves away from the spout during quick steeps. It's versatile enough for different teas, though we prefer a gentler vessel for delicate green teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Little About Jianshui\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJianshui, in China's Yunnan province, has a centuries-old pottery tradition known for its finely prepared clay and careful finishing. Jianshui purple pottery, or \u003cem\u003ezitao\u003c\/em\u003e, is generally less porous than many traditional unglazed teapot clays, making it a practical choice for tea drinkers who enjoy switching between different kinds of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border:1px solid #000;background-color:#dff0d8;border-collapse:separate;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeo's Story: The Teapot That Led Me to Jianshui\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI first discovered Master Zhu's teapots in a shop in Shenzhen. I loved one so much that I decided I had to visit Jianshui and learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I arrived a year later, the woman checking me into my hotel on the first night turned out to be Master Zhu's niece. Of all the people I could have met, it was the niece of the potter whose work brought me to Jianshui in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat little piece of serendipity turned into a friendship. Master Zhu and I have since become good friends, and I've learned so much from him about clay, balance, and what makes a teapot pour well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:right;margin:20px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeo Lukidi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounder, Tea \u0026amp; Whisk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 100 ml, ideal for solo gongfu brewing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength (spout to handle):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4.25 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jianshui clay\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jianshui, Yunnan, China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Zhu\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in ball strainer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midnight Ink or Ember Crackle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e One teapot with lid in the finish selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each teapot is individually crafted, so the exact color tones, surface marks, and crackle patterns will vary slightly from the photos. You will receive the finish you select, but no two pieces are 100% identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis listing is for one teapot only. Any other items shown in the photos are for illustration.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with hot water after use and allow to dry completely with the lid off. Avoid scented cleaning products. If saving previously steeped tea leaves until the next day, refrigerate them promptly rather than leaving them damp in the teapot overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"Midnight Ink #14","offer_id":67766593323251,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ember Crackle #15","offer_id":67766593356019,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/jianshui-master-zhu-round-100ml-midnight-ink-front-view.jpg?v=1792178068","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/master-zhu-jianshui-round-solo-gongfu-teapot-100-ml","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}